Rose of Autumn Camellia is a compact mid-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves that stay emerald green year-round. The large ruffled rose-pink semi-double flowers bloom in late fall which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
6' - 8’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Aralia, Magnolia, Lungwort
IMAGES: Photo by mogollon_1, DSC_0496, (2) Patchallel, Camellia in Tucson AZ, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
